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The Ultimate Test: The Best Waterproof Mats

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. If there are rainy seasons in North Carolina, it's usually the summer and winter. Summer is drenching thunderstorms and winter is just a steady drizzle on and off every other week. A coir, fabric or jute doormat is great if you want to show […]
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September 18, 2024

Product Tests

Tried & Tested Dripless Tapered Candles

There is a romanticism about a drippy tapered candlestick, but it doesn’t translate into real life. There’s nothing romantic about wax dripping all over your table, counter, or mantle. Lately, I've only been buying dripless tapered candlesticks. I want to be able to light candles for dinner on a weeknight and just enjoy them, not […]
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August 28, 2024

Lifestyle

Ask Julia: What is the best self tanner?

White Jeans | Tan Tee | Straw Hat (Similar) | Apple Watch Band | Gold Oura Ring | Melamine Plate | Striped Pool Towels | Backyard Sources Few things can boost my self-confidence quicker than freshly applied self-tanner. There's something about giving my skin a bit of a glow that gives me a pep in […]
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June 19, 2024

Lifestyle

The Ultimate Test: The Best Steam Mops

This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Until recently, I’ve just used my Swiffer WetJet to clean up spills. Old faithful, that Swiffer. But I always felt like it was doing the most basic surface cleaning, not actually deep cleaning my floors (is it just me?). When I really thought about […]
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April 15, 2024

Lifestyle

10 Lovely Spring Scents: A Pura Fragrance Review

Velvet Blue Bed | Boucle Throw | Ruffle Pillows | Wallpaper | Rug | Nightstand | Bunny Lamp | Vase | Frame This post is sponsored by Pura Any time the weather changes, I'm ready for a new home scent to welcome in the season. It's a way to reset your mind and the way […]
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March 8, 2024

Lifestyle

Let's Cut to the Chase: The Best Knife Sharpeners

After sharing my favorite chef knives, as well as proper knife care, I've had several readers ask about which knife sharpener I recommend. We love product testing at Chris Loves Julia, so let's try out some of the most popular knife sharpeners on Amazon and give them the ol' college try to see which one […]
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March 7, 2024
40 top protein shaker bottles tested - which is best?

Lifestyle

40 Top Shaker Bottles: Which is Best?

No company paid to be part of this review. All reviews are honest and based on our tests, conducted. Between my wife and I, we'll use six to eight shaker bottles a day. We'll use a shaker for daily greens and probiotics in the morning, a shaker bottle for preworkout, blender bottles for BCAAs and […]
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January 31, 2024

Product Tests

The Best Winter Candles & Pura Scents For Your Home

There’s no place like home for the Holidays, and there’s no quicker way to make your home feel ready for the season than with fragrance. To me, a home can be clean, tidy, and decorated, but the finishing (and sometimes forgotten) touch is how it smells. Isn’t it incredible that certain scents can trigger a […]
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December 8, 2023

Product Tests

We Found The 10 Best Bluetooth Portable Speakers To Use At Every Party

As someone who owns a JBL Boombox 3, I often get asked if it's truly worth the investment. Spoiler alert: it absolutely is. But this question sent me on a path to find other comparable Bluetooth speakers that could fit different budgets and needs. With the holiday season upon us, what better gift than a […]
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December 7, 2023

Chris Cooks

The 9 Best Chef's Knives, According to Chris — Home Cook And Knife Connoisseur

I'll admit. As someone who spends a big chunk of my life experimenting with food and creating new recipes, I've become a total nerd (connoisseur, if you're fancy) when it comes to knives. I'm a collector, a fanatic; really, I'm enthused over knives! And since the people have been asking, I figured it was time […]
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November 9, 2023

Product Tests

Unwrapping The Best: Putting Gift Wrap Cutters to The Test

If you're anything like me, you're always on the hunt for a product that might save you some time (or at least a headache). Last year, I bought a gift wrap cutter that I used during the Holiday rush, and it saved me so much hassle. I liked the one I used, but it made […]
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October 11, 2023

Holiday

Top 12 Fall Scents For Your Pura Smart Diffuser —2023

Autumn is well-known for its captivating aromas—the sweet and spicy scent of pumpkin pies, the crisp fragrance of fallen leaves, and the warm and comforting smell of a crackling fireplace. These are just a few things that make falltime feel as magical as it is. I absolutely love a candle o'clock moment, but sometimes you […]
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September 22, 2023

Product Tests

Hunting For The Best Can Opener

Have you ever met a can opener that just... works?? It's hard to believe that a simple, everyday appliance could cause such grievance, but here we are. In my opinion, a can opener should be fairly straightforward. If you're the only one who knows how to get your can opener working, then you're at a […]
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August 18, 2023

Health & Beauty

The Quest For the Best Hair Towel Wrap

We all grew up twisting our hair up into a large towel, only to have it unravel 5 minutes later. Gone are the days of using the same towel you dry your body off with to dry your hair. Your hair deserves better than that! A few years back, I started using an Aquis hair […]
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August 11, 2023

Product Tests

The Ultimate Test: Finding the Best Nugget Ice Maker

During all three of my pregnancies, I would drive to Sonic and purchase their perfectly-sized, crunchy ice because I had to have it! Whether you prefer to call them pebble ice, nugget ice, or even the infamous "sonic ice," there's something so satisfying about those crunchy little ice pellets. In our quest to satisfy the […]
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May 25, 2023

Decor

Testing 15 Brass Cabinet Knobs to Find The Best!

I've been dying to do this test for quite some time now! Out of my own curiosity sure, but also to give some answers to all of the home renovators and DIYers out there wondering, "Which brass cabinet knob is the best?" I'll tell you right now that while on this hunt to find the […]
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April 17, 2023

Product Tests

Finding The Best Air Mattress!

This time of year, everybody seems to be hosting family and friends, and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be complicated! There's nothing wrong with blowing up some air mattresses for a "pop-up" guest space. That being said, I know we've all had not-so-great air mattress experiences, so I wanted to do […]
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November 23, 2022

Product Tests

Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)

For the last couple of weeks, Chris and I have been hard at work, lounging around with the softest, plush blankets we could find. It's taxing work, but we'll do what it takes to find the bestest (should be a word), softest snuggle blankets for you. These blankets are different than throw blankets! To me, […]
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October 26, 2022

Product Tests

Blender Wars! Testing and Ranking 7 of the Best Blenders

Welcome to Blender Wars!–Where we test 7 of the best blenders and tell you which one takes the cake (or blends the cake?). In our house, the blender is our most used kitchen appliance! We are daily smoothie drinkers and so we want a blender that's going to get the job done and hold up […]
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September 22, 2022

Product Tests

Putting Kitchen Towels to the Test

Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he's got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It's a little trick of the trade he's been doing ever since I can remember and it's purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he's cooking he […]
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September 15, 2022
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